Considering a new LSM 85 Leva one group for home use. It is 5lt ,2000W

[https://www.bertazzofood.com/en/product ... lass-grey/]

I have read most HB threads relating to the current production Levers .
I have not found any user info on the LSM 85Leva the machine itself.


I come from an NS Musica that I bought from over the net in 2014. Elektros (the italian dealer)was always there for all these years helping me fix my machine.
A trouble free operation is extremely important to my choice of machine and dealer.


I did consider the Bosco ,the Izzo ,the Pro.It came down to Bosco vs LSM (irrespective of the group differences).
Same price point with a Bosco Sorrento one group but plenty of LSM machines and service points in Greece.



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As i understand it is similar to the Alex Leva, LSM group, 5l boiler and slightly more powerful heater in the 85. They are roughly similar price in my country and i preferred the look of the Alex. The 85 has a system to prevent the lever flying back, so you can let go and it will safely go back. Probably most useful in a busy cafe with a multi group machine. Good luck

thank you for your thoughts,indeed it has the safety mechanism.

I really dig the styling of the LSM.
To my knowledge it is a HX and the Izzo's are dippers.

espressotime,

I thought the 85 is a dipper
let me know if I am wrong because I am looking for a dipper .

Looking at this schematic, it seems to be a dipper:

https://www.espressoparts.com/parts/com ... ever-group

mathof,

thanks for the link and the decoding.

Hi Nick, I was told by the sales staff the 85 was a dipper. I think it is a good machine (based on similarity to Izzo), based on support would have happily bought it instead of Izzo, but support is the same where I am so got the Izzo. In Australia the deep 55mm group is held in high regard, due to it's forgiving nature and good results in the cup.

Lucky Mark,
this was very helpful!!Thanks.

Nick111 wrote:espressotime,

I thought the 85 is a dipper
let me know if I am wrong because I am looking for a dipper .

San Marco 80 was a HX, even as a single group.

San Marco 85 Leva is a dipper, not available with a HX in a single group configuration.